Happy Labor Day

A sign that, though it’s technically still summer, hockey season approaches. (Found this hat sitting atop the highest sand dune in the Outer Banks).

In our part of the world, Labor Day marks the final countdown to the start of the new school year, and anxiety is running high (and that’s just with the parents!). So we will take today to spend with each other and enjoy the few days we have left of what hasbeenareallyexcellentsummer.

Married father of two, rapidly approaching middle age. Hockey has been a constant in my life since the age of four. I care way too much about most sports -- something that will become evident in these pages -- but I'm learning that some things are more important. My son has been diagnosed with PDD-NOS, ADHD and Asperger's at various points.